Let's Get Down
Raphael Saadiq Lyrics

Yes
Acknowledgement of previous works by Tony Toni Tone and DJ Quick

And DJ Quick
Acknowledgement of DJ Quick's presence in the song

You didn't think we could flip it on yo ass, huh?
Challenge to the audience, implying that they will exceed expectations

Something for the dance floor
Indication that the song is intended for dancing

In a real way
Suggestion that the song is genuine and authentic

It's going down like this forever
Implication that the vibe of the song will continue indefinitely

And a day
Finality of the previous statement

Now what you hear is not a drag
Assurance that the song is not boring or dull

Cause Mr. DJ Quik got a brand new bag
DJ Quik has a new style or technique to share in the song

But first I gotta bang bang
Prioritization of establishing a beat and rhythm

A boogie for the boogie
Determination to create a danceable groove

To the rhythm of the ghettoey streets
Inspiration for the rhythm and beat of the song

Check it out now
Direct address to the audience, encouraging them to listen closely

You trying to give me some Eight Ball
Offer to buy drugs declined

But no way
Rejection of drug offer

I'd rather have a Mimosa
Preference for a type of drink

With Crystal and O.J., yeah
Specific ingredients desired for drink

Just a little something bubbly and tingly
Description of how the drink should be

To have me walking around naked
Humorous exaggeration of the effect of the drink

But wait a second
Momentary pause

The function's on
Announcement that the party is starting

Around midnight
Specific time provided for when the party starts

What time is it
Question to gauge time

Are you inside
Question of whether someone is at the party already

Available
Request to know if someone is free to come to the party

To come and play
Invitation to come to the party

Give me a clue
Request for more information about someone's whereabouts

So I don't have to
Explanation for wanting more information about someone's whereabouts

Look for you
Desire to save time and effort

[Chorus]
Refrain of song

Yeah, now we don't need a club
Assertion that the party does not require a club setting

We can do it at my house
Suggestion that the party can be held at someone's home

My front door's open so homey's can bust it out
Open invitation to party guests to have a good time

And ladies if you're coming leave your children at the nursery
Restriction for women, emphasis on importance of partying

So you can get slow on the anniversary
Humorous euphemism for having a good time

Kill me
Expression used to add emphasis to a statement

I dip dip da
Short rhythmic phrase, part of song's groove

So don't be looking stupid when I unfasten your bra
Warning not to act surprised when intimate moment happens

You know you want to mack this
Assumption that sexual attraction is mutual

Because I come stronger than the IRS
Boast about sex appeal or prowess

Whenever you done got delinquent on your taxes
Absurd reference to the impact of taxes on one's ability to have sex

Now here I am
Statement of presence

Staring at you
Admission of attraction to someone

I need a drink
Desire for a drink

You need one too
Assumption that other person desires a drink

Who is your friend
Inquiry about someone's companion

She don't look nice
Negative judgement of someone's appearance

But I know she will
Confident assertion that someone with negative appearance will have fun later

Later on tonight
Reference to the party and future events

Come on let's get down
Invitation to party and dance

[Chorus]
Refrain of song

Now I'm at the club
Admission of location

And I'm off that drug
Stating drug use has ended

The one they call alcohol got me acting y'all
Alcohol's effect on mood or behavior

I hump two first before I hump two more
Suggestive statement

And now I'm throwing up my guts out the car door
Negative impact of alcohol use

Over consumption you know how it is y'all
Acknowledgement of excessive drinking habits

Got your homey beggin' for some Pepto Bismol
The physical effects of excessive drinking

But when my stomach's right I'll be back tonight
Promise to return to the party later

To get that lady I was grinding on the wall
Reference to previous interactions with a specific person

Now that I feel a little better than I felt a little while ago, yeah
Improved physical state after previously mentioned alcohol consumption

I'm going back to the same spot
Intention to return to previous location

Where I met you on the floor
Reference to meeting someone initially

Now table one, that's my folks
Reference to group of friends

And table two, that's my folks
Reference to group of friends

And everybody knows my name
Fame or popularity statement

Now table three that's B. Grund
Reference to a specific person or group

And table four that's G-One
Reference to a specific person or group

You best be prepared
Preparation suggestion or warning

Cause it's all a game you know
Reference to the party and its atmosphere

I gotta get my groove on (keep movin' and groovin', movin' and groovin')
Acknowledgement that dancing is essential to having fun

I gotta get my groove on (keep shakin' that ass, shakin' that ass)
Encouragement to dance and move

I'm groovin' (say what?)
Expressing being in the groove of the party

Movin' (yeah)
Acknowledgment of movement and dancing

[Chorus: x2]
Refrain of song